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LATEST NEWS & INFO
A big part of the mission at PAACI is to gather news and other info from trusted online resources and share those with the members of our local PD community.
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Most Recent News & Info
Top 10 Parkinson’s news stories of 2025
Shared from myparkinsonsteam.com. Throughout 2025, the team at Parkinson’s News Today has reported on the latest research updates and advances in care related to Parkinson’s disease. Below is a list of the top 10 most-read articles we published this year. We look...
3 Foods To Eat and 3 To Avoid With Parkinson’s Disease
Shared from myparkinsonsteam.com. There’s no specific diet for Parkinson’s disease, but what you eat matters. Choosing a balanced diet with plenty of nutritious foods can help you feel your best and protect your health. You don’t have to change all your eating...
11 Balance Exercises for Seniors to Improve Strength and Prevent Falls
Shared from verywellhealth.com. Weight-shifting exercises are a good starting point for people with significant balance challenges. Do these steps to try weight-shifting:2 Stand with your feet flat on the floor, hip-width apart. Slowly shift your body weight forward...
5 Potential Respiratory Complications With Parkinson’s Disease
Shared from myparkinsonsteam.com. People living with Parkinson’s disease have a higher risk of aspiration pneumonia. This is due to the disease’s effects on motor coordination, which is associated with dysphagia (swallowing difficulties). Aspiration pneumonia...
Non-drug Treatments for Parkinson’s Disease
Shared from parkinsonsnewstoday.com. In addition to medications prescribed to help manage Parkinson’s disease, patients may also benefit from a variety of non-drug treatments. Compared with conventional therapies that focus on treating the underlying problem...
Parkinson’s Disease and Alcohol: Your Guide
Shared from myparkinsonsteam.com. If you have Parkinson’s disease (PD), you may be wondering whether alcohol consumption affects the development or progression of your condition. Some people may wonder if they should avoid drinking completely. As one...
Foot health and gait safety: An action plan for confident walking
Shared from parkinsonsnewstoday.com. Parkinson’s symptoms (such as stiffness, tremors, and posture changes) can shift your weight forward, putting extra pressure on your feet and making it harder to stay balanced. These issues are closely linked to changes in gait...
Staying socially engaged with Parkinson’s
Shared from parkinsonsnewstoday.com. Staying connected with Parkinson’s disease can feel challenging due to symptoms that impact your ability to self-express, engage, and relate to others. Low mood and social stigma can drive you even further from your peers. The...
Untreated sleep apnea raises Parkinson’s risk, but CPAP helps
Shared from parkinsonsnewstoday.com. An analysis of electronic health records from 11.3 million U.S. veterans suggests obstructive sleep apnea nearly doubles the risk of developing Parkinson’s disease. But early treatment with continuous positive airway pressure...
Breaking stigma through openness in Parkinson’s care
Shared from parkinsonsnewstoday.com. Adam Margolias, MD, a movement disorders specialist at Cleveland Clinic, helps lead a multidisciplinary clinic for people with advanced Parkinson’s and palliative care needs. He shares how honesty with care teams and support...